Manager, Telecommunications Business Unit Job Vacancy: Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited

The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited is responsible for transmission and distribution of electrical energy throughout the country.

Following licensing of the Company to enter telecommunications business area, the Company has established a Telecommunications Business Unit which will focus on exploiting opportunities in Fibre Optic Broadband.

In this regard the Company is seeking to recruit a proactive, business focussed and results-oriented person to fill the following position.

Manager, Telecommunications Business Unit
(1 Post)
Job Ref:- HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-38

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Information Technology & Telecommunications, the Manager, Telecommunications Business Unit will undertake the following duties and responsibilities;-

• Preparation and implementation of Telecommunications Unit Business Plan and related telecommunications business strategies with regard to Fibre Optic broadband in the Company.
• Identifying areas for sale of excess dark fibres including collocation and wayleaves to be hired out to licensed operators.
• Preparing contractual documents for use in sale of dark fibres, collocation and wayleaves.
• Identifying suitable firm(s) for purchase of dark fibres, collocation and wayleaves.
• Ensuring policy and regulating guidelines are adhered to and necessary approvals are sought from the relevant authorities.
• Carrying out market analysis and developing pricing levels for sale of dark fibres.
• Monitoring the telecommunications environment continuously and recommending appropriate strategies for sustained viability of the sale of dark fibres.
• Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the department.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications Option), Information Technology or other comparable qualifications from a recognized Institution.
  
• Possession of an advanced degree in Telecommunications/Business Management or other comparable qualifications will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience gained in a busy working environment preferably in managing a telecommunications business area.
• Registered Engineer with Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB) and Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK). Other eligible applicants who are registered with their professional bodies will also be considered.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• IT User skills.
• Business acumen.

Interested persons should send their applications, CVs, copies of certificates and relevant testimonials, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees to:

Chief Manager,
Human Resources & Administration,
The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited,
P.O. Box 30099-00100,
Nairobi. Kenya

(Quote job reference on the envelope).

Applicants may also email soft copies of their applications and scanned copies of their testimonials to recruitment @ kplc.co.ke before the closure date.

So as to reach not later than Wednesday, 8th July 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer.